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October 30, 2019

Business & Economy

Applied Graphene Materials hails ‘landmark moment’ with Halfords primer deal

A company developing a so-called wonder substance has hailed a “landmark moment” after sealing a deal with a well-known motoring retailer. Applied Graphene Materials says Halfords is selling a primer enhanced by its technology across its 465-plus store estate and…

November 2, 2023

Feature

Happily ever Atha

Brothers Jack and Tom Atha have helped transform the skyline of Middlesbrough town centre, with their luxury student accommodation the envy of learners nationwide. But their journey to such heights wasn’t always a lofty success. Having dropped out of higher education to pursue careers in property development – despite having no idea what a Phillips screwdriver was – they began at the very bottom.

July 8, 2020

Business & Economy

Local heroes target national network

Innovative sport service GiveToLocal is broadening its reach across the UK as it continues to add key corporates and governing bodies to a growing community network. The North Tyneside-based organisation is on a mission to generate an additional ÂŁ10m per…

May 12, 2023

Business & Economy

Fastest 50: No containing the momentum

Steven Hugill speaks to Andrew Thompson, the Stockton-headquartered firm’s recently appointed chief executive, to learn more about its successes and plans for the future.

August 19, 2019

Business & Economy

Teesside’s Materials Processing Institute adds steel to national organisation’s training

A research and innovation centre has delivered a training course for a national employers’ organisation working to strengthen the country’s steel sector. The Materials Processing Institute worked with UK Steel on a two-day course. Entitled ‘Introduction to Steelmaking Processes’, the programme…

November 4, 2022

Build & Sustainability

Low Carbon Materials announced as finalist in 2022 Earthshot Prize Awards

UK-based science-led construction company, Low Carbon Materials (LCM), has been named as one of three international finalists in the Fix Our Climate category, in the world’s most prestigious environmental prize, The Earthshot Prize, 2022. All 15 Earthshot Prize finalists announced…

May 18, 2023

Technology

ÂŁ27 million social value commitments ‘only the start’ for NEPO

Since 2017, social value has been embedded in everything NEPO does.

February 2, 2022

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Project opening doors to South Tyneside employment with Newcastle Building Society support

A South Tyneside charity is giving dozens of local young people a better chance of finding work with the help of new funding from Newcastle Building Society.